The Prisons Department has stated that former MP Ranjan Ramanayake has tested positive for COVID-19.
The incarcerated former MP is currently under medical care at the COVID-19 treatment unit at the Angunakolapelessa Prison.
On Wednesday (04), prison officials had escorted Ramanayake to the funeral of one of his close relatives.
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harin Fernando, who had also attended the funeral and met the former MP has since tweeted that he has subjected himself to self-isolation.
Ranjan tests positive, Harin goes into self-isolation
06 Aug 2021
Ranjan tests positive, Harin goes into self-isolation
06 Aug 2021